Ravens vs Patriots live Stream HD:Watch AFC Championship Broadcast Coverage Free The game will most likely get going with one half of Super Bowl XLVII already decided, as the Falcons and 49ers square off in the earlier game. However, this nightcap on Sunday offers plenty of story lines for fans of both teams, and NFL fans in general.

According to Boston Globe, one of the big story lines is linebacker Ray Lewis. He enters this game, which could be his last, as one of the most hated and loved figures who will be on the field. In the past, he had been involved in murder case surrounding the stabbing deaths of two men. However, Lewis was not convicted of anything, and instead entered a plea bargain deal. He ended up paying a huge fine of $250,000 to the NFL along with his obstruction of justice misdemeanor. That led to some believing Lewis had got away with murder, and it continues to haunt him to this day.

Baltimore Ravens have continued to support Ray Lewis in his retirement season. He and the Ravens are on the brink of another Super Bowl appearance, but will need to get past the Patriots.

However, one can't argue against Lewis' success on the football field and the respect he has gained from his fans. Boston Globe notes of Lewis since his previous criminal incident:

"…in the years since, Lewis has been a tale of personal redemption and a case study for image rehabilitation. He has become an ambassador for the game, a mentor both in and outside of his locker room, and a motivational speaker with far-reaching appeal beyond his sport."

Lewis has even been featured on the cover of the NFL Madden video game. However, that will all be left behind when he shows up to play Sunday night against Tom Brady and the Patriots in Foxborough. The Patriots are the reigning AFC Champions, defeating the Ravens last year to get to the Super Bowl. They ultimately lost out to the NY Giants in the big game, but would love nothing more than to get back there once again. It's hard to bet against Tom Brady, but with the way Lewis has managed to rally his Ravens in his final season, it's tough to bet against his indomitable spirit.

Say what you will about Lewis, or the Ravens, or the Patriots and "spy-gate," this game has the makings of a classic AFC Championship game.

Sunday night's Ravens vs. Patriots AFC Championship game has pre-game coverage beginning at 6 p.m. EST, with the kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST on CBS. Local CBS affiliate WDBJ 7 will show the game for Roanoke viewers.